Lancaster Pennsylvania Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Lancaster Pennsylvania metro area was $75,688 in 2021, the latest figures available. Lancaster median household income is $6,731 higher than the median Pennsylvania household income and $5,971 greater than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Lancaster median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Lancaster are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Lancaster Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Pennsylvania | $68,957 | -0.50% | +4.94% |
| Lancaster | $75,688 | +1.09% | +5.84% |
Trends in Lancaster, PA Real Median Household Income since 2005
At $75,688, the median household income for Lancaster was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Household Income: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Lancaster
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Lancaster |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $68,957 | $75,688 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $69,302 | $74,872 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $67,255 | $71,402 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $65,714 | $71,511 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $65,426 | $70,081 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $64,250 | $69,249 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $63,700 | $67,771 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $60,983 | $65,759 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $60,586 | $66,312 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $60,565 | $64,757 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $60,638 | $64,452 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $62,686 | $70,475 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $63,630 | $69,116 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $61,939 | $68,538 |
Lancaster Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Lancaster was $87,405 in 2021. Compared to the median Pennsylvania family income, Lancaster median family income is $95 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Lancaster will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Lancaster Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Pennsylvania | $87,500 | -0.82% | +4.65% |
| Lancaster | $87,405 | -0.91% | +2.06% |
Trends in Lancaster, PA Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Lancaster is $87,405. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $88,204 and is now $799 (0.91%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Lancaster
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Lancaster |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $87,500 | $87,405 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $88,224 | $88,204 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $85,919 | $85,980 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $83,610 | $85,644 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $83,943 | $82,788 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $81,644 | $80,932 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $80,273 | $80,079 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $77,757 | $78,938 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $77,496 | $78,700 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $76,973 | $78,653 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $76,399 | $77,948 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $78,718 | $82,202 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $79,676 | $82,661 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $77,747 | $84,511 |
Lancaster Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Lancaster was $36,425 in 2021. Compared to the median Pennsylvania per capita income, Lancaster median per capita income is $1,890 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Lancaster will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Lancaster Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Pennsylvania | $38,315 | -1.22% | +4.57% |
| Lancaster | $36,425 | -0.69% | +3.32% |
Trends in Lancaster, PA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Lancaster is $36,425. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $36,678 and is now $253 (0.69%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Lancaster
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Lancaster |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $38,315 | $36,425 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $38,790 | $36,678 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $37,943 | $35,669 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $36,642 | $35,256 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $36,154 | $32,921 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $35,307 | $33,577 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $34,747 | $32,309 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $33,474 | $31,729 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $33,373 | $31,040 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $32,835 | $30,391 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $32,515 | $29,619 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $33,848 | $31,948 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $34,356 | $32,671 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $34,199 | $33,731 |
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